A new programme has been announced for the Nintendo Switch games console that will let users code their own 2D and 3D video games. The Fuze Code Studio is designed to help children and adults learn basic code using the controls and keyboard of their Nintendo Switch. The programme comes with a pack of game graphics and sounds, and once users have a grasp of coding basics, encourages them to make their own basic games that can be played on the Switch. A new programme has been announced for the Nintendo Switch games console that will let users code their own 2D and 3D video games on the platform. Fuze is an accessible learning environment for children as young as six to learn to code.

A fantasy adventure that has captivated video gamers since the 1980s could soon be coming to your smartphone. Nintendo is rumoured to be developing a Legend of Zelda mobile app for Android and Apple's iOS operating systems. The release date has not yet been confirmed, but is believed that the Japanese gaming company are hoping to have it on the market before the end of the financial year. Nintendo is rumoured to be developing a Legend of Zelda mobile gaming app for Android and Apple's iOS operating systems. The first Legend of Zelda game, launched in 1987, was an early hit on Nintendo's iconic NES gaming system.

After months of anticipation, Nintendo has finally launched its new shape-shifting console that allows players to switch instantly between home and mobile gaming today. Called Nintendo Switch, the new system connects to the TV when mounted in its dock – and when removed, it transitions to'portable mode' to be played through a handheld device. But you'll have to be quick to get your hands on one, as many of the biggest retailers including Tesco and Game sold out of the Switch in a matter of minutes. Nintendo has launched its ashape-shifting console that allows players to switch instantly between home and mobile gaming. The console connects to the TV when mounted in its dock – and when removed, it transitions to'portable mode' to be played through a handheld device.

Nintendo needs the Switch to buttress a turnaround after the disappointing sales of the Wii U and the 3DS handheld. Nintendo has been playing catch-up after consumers dumped older machines in favor of using smartphones and personal computers to play games. The company also faces powerful rival game machine offerings from Microsoft Corp. and Sony Corp.

President of Nintendo Tatsumi Kimishima reacts after his speech during a presentation event of Nintendo Switch in Tokyo, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. Nintendo Co. said Friday that its Nintendo Switch video game console will sell for 29,980 yen (about $260) in Japan, starting March 3. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara) The Associated Press